Battery Ratings
Select the batteries for all your devices like a pro. Use alkaline batteries for low-drain devices. Lithium batteries will extend the battery life of your device.
View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the best batteries.
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In Consumer Reports' ratings of AA batteries, our testers found real differences among well-known names and value brands.
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